FIP delegates on Australian pharmacy practice

Pharmacists from around the world have come together in Brisbane for the 81st International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) World Congress.

Antimicrobial prescribing in aged care continues to rise

While Australians are taking fewer antibiotics overall, there are concerns that antimicrobial prescribing is steadily increasing in aged care.

Top tips for protecting patients against ‘flurona’

New regulations and building back immunity to influenza are key to protecting the community this season and avoiding 'flurona'.

Aspirin not beneficial in primary prevention of CVD for those over...

A seven-year international study has found aspirin is not beneficial in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease for those aged over 70. The ASPREE (ASPirin...

Meet PSA’s new Vaccination Ambassador

After a nationwide search, Melbourne-based community pharmacist Anna Theophilos MPS has been appointed PSA’s Vaccination Ambassador.

Pharmacists’ role in dementia care

Dementia Australia recently called for shared responsibility between healthcare professionals and aged care organisations in the care of people living with dementia. But where...